Be Strong International Hosts Stronger Together LuncheonAmeriHealth Caritas Florida Recognized with Community Partner Award
Miami, FL – Be Strong International hosted its first quarterly Stronger Together luncheon at Bean Automotive in West Kendall. More than 70 diverse members of the community from different chambers, banks, school representatives, various firms and agencies as well as other non-profits gathered to network, connect, and learn about the work Be Strong International has been doing for the past 30 years and what is coming up in the near future.
During this event, Be Strong International awarded AmeriHealth Caritas Florida the ‘Community Partner Award’. AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, a Medicaid managed care plan serving seven Florida counties, is highly involved in the community and giving back to those in need. From volunteering in Be Strong International’s monthly food drives to their generous donations to the organization, it’s clear AmeriHealth Caritas Florida rightfully deserved this award.
“It is an honor and a privilege to accept this award and to collaborate with such an impactful organization as Be Strong International,” said AmeriHealth Caritas Florida Interim Market President Melody Bonomo. “In working together, we are advancing both organizations’ efforts to build stronger and healthier communities.”
The event started with a meaningful and dynamic ice breaker playing Social Yaks, the new innovative card game created by Be Strong International, which prompted guests to connect and get to know more about each other. The master of ceremonies of the event was Lisa Greer, First Vice-President / Commercial Lender for SouthState Bank and President of the Board for Be Strong International. Miream Sierra, the Senior Program Executive for Be Strong International presented guests with the different programs the organization has to offer. Davon Johnson, Program Manager Youth Division, gave an emotional testimonial about his experience working with the youth first-hand.
“It’s important for us to host these events where we bring together community leaders from different industries into a shared place where the point of conversation is how we can be of service to our communities,” said Michelle Shirley, CEO & Chief Heart Officer of Be Strong International.
The sponsors for the event included Bean Automotive who provided the beautiful venue and Applebees, who provided a delicious pasta meal for guests to enjoy while they networked and shared common points of interest.
To learn more about our community events, or to become a volunteer, please register here: https://link.bestrongintl.org/widget/form/qptp8Tcw0dFjzty4uvMw
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For inquiries about the Stronger Together Luncheon or to arrange an interview, contact Monika Sanchez at monika@bestrongintl.org or Nathalia Tasama at nathalia@bestrongintl.org
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About Be Strong International:
Be Strong International is a leading non-profit that educates young people and parents through positive practices. Mrs. Althea McMillan, a retired Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher, founded the organization in 1992. For more than thirty years, Be Strong International has provided youth and families in South Florida with tools to make better decisions about relationships, money, work, and family life. The organization uses evidence-based curricula to teach adolescents and parents about strategies for building healthy relationships. The institution also delivers educational programming to students and parents online, and in-person throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County. Be Strong International also partners with other institutions to offer events that will directly help the communities we serve, such as food drives, toy drives, and back-to-school supply drives.
About AmeriHealth Caritas Florida:
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida operates as a Medicaid managed care plan through Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program, serving enrollees living in Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. AmeriHealth Caritas Florida’s strength lies in its ability to foster collaboration among network providers to facilitate optimal health outcomes for members. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritasfl.com
